About this cookie policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Activfirst (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.activfirst.co.uk
Cookies help us ensure that our website functions properly, improves user experience, and provides relevant services to you.
For further information about how we use and protect personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies ?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies help us to ensure the website functions correctly, maintains security, improve website performance, understand how visitors use our website and enhance your user experience.
Cookies do not typically identify you personally, but may collect information that can be linked to you.

Legal basis and consent

We use cookies in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically as they are required for the website to function.
All other cookies (such as analytics, marketing and function cookies) are only placed with your consent. We do not share cookies with any other companies. You can choose to manage or disable cookies anytime through your browser settings, but if you do some parts of the site may not work properly.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

How do we use cookies ?

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

What types of cookies do we use ?

These are set directly by us and are essential for the website to operate correctly.

Third-party cookies: These are set by external providers and help us analyse website traffic and usage, improve website functionality, protect the website from spam or malicious activity, deliver relevant advertising and improve future user interactions. We do not sell cookie data to third parties.

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our system. They maintain user sessions, enable secure login, protect against security threats and store your cookie preference. They do not store personal data for marketing purposes.

Analytics / Performance Cookies: These cookies collect aggregated and anonymous information about number of visitors, pages visited, traffic sources and website performance. This helps us understand how our website is used and where improvements are needed.

Marketing / Advertising Cookies: These cookies personalise advertising content, track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and may be used by third-party providers to display relevant adverts on other websites. These cookies may track browsing behaviour across websites.

Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced features such as embedded videos, social media sharing and interactive content. If disabled, certain features may not function properly.

Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preference, region and previously selected options. They improve your experience on future visits.

How can I control the cookie preferences ?

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on Cookie Settings pop up on our website.

Most web browsers also allow you to view cookies stored on your device, delete cookies, block cookies entirely and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
For more information about managing cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org